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Iʼve raised £340 to Restore the tower and bells of Didbrook Village, Gloucestershire. This project is now completed the total £75,000 having been raised.
- Didbrook, Cheltenham, UK
- Funded on Sunday, 1st September 2019
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This project is now completed the total £75,000 having been raised. Work will finish March 2022.. The bells at St George Didbrook represent one of the best periods of English bell founding and are a joy to hear. They are arguably one of the finest sounding rings in the Cotswolds. However, without urgent restoration work, the bells are tower may soon decay and fall silent. A scheme has been conceived which will restore the bells to prime condition, waterproof and wire the tower, and create safe access for visitors and ringers.
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- 3 years ago
Simon Ridley
3 years agoo celebrate the completion of the project there will be a service of opening and dedication on Sunday 8th May 2022 at 1030am. All are welcome. This will include an opportunity to see the works to the tower and bells and to see (and hear!) the bells in action. If you would like to attend this, please e-mail didbrookbells@gmail.com and let us know - it would be brilliant to see you.
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- 3 years ago
Simon Ridley
3 years agoStage two of the works, to restore the bells, are now well underway. The bells have been removed from the tower, the ancient framework strengthened, chemically treated and painted, a new floor built and the final works to waterproof the tower and complete. This week see new lighting installed and February will see the bells return and installed. The total cost will be in the region of £80,000, which could not have been achieved without your support. Thank you!
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- 4 years ago
Simon Ridley
4 years agoFirst stage of work commence - we are delighted that the first stage of the works - to re-point and waterproof the tower are well under way. Once this phase is complete we will begin work to restore the bells. Photos to follow....
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Anonymous
Aug 7, 2019
I live in the village and feel it would be a sad day if the bells were left silent for lack of support, so my donation is gladly given.
£40.00
Richard Launchbury
Jun 12, 2019
My mother (Joan Launchbury}) and my uncle (Grove Spencer) are residents of the graveyard and I am sure that the bells will be a comfort to them when repaired.
£20.00
Anonymous
May 5, 2019
Anonymous
May 5, 2019
I am related to the Horlicks and I know my grandfather would be delighted
Anonymous
May 27, 2018
A little something to help get the project under way....
Paula Aldrich
May 27, 2018
good luck!
£10.00
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Simon Ridley
Didbrook, Cheltenham, UK
This project is now completed the total £75,000 having been raised. Work will finish March 2022. The friends of Didbrook tower and bells are looking to repair and restore this ancient Grade 1 listed building for the education and enjoyment of future generations.